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Fields of Study > animal and human health > medical sciences > toxicology > toxicity testing > genotoxicity tests > micronucleus tests
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal and human health > medical sciences > toxicology > toxicity testing > genotoxicity tests > micronucleus tests
Research, Technology, Methods > methodology > testing > toxicity testing > genotoxicity tests > micronucleus tests
Preferred Term:

micronucleus tests

Definition:
Induction and quantitative measurement of chromosomal damage leading to the formation of micronuclei (micronuclei, chromosome-defective) in cells which have been exposed to genotoxic agents or ionizing radiation.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
genotoxicity tests
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • bone marrow micronucleus test
  • micronucleus assay
  • bone marrow micronucleus assay
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/309754
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